The Master of Arts in Catholic Applied Theology
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Engage in an informed, systematic and critical manner with Catholic theology, philosophy, and the human sciences.
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The Master of Arts in Catholic Applied Theology
The MA in Catholic Applied Theology is a 30-month, distance-learning program, with short residential schools, successful completion of which leads to the award of the degree of Master of Arts from The Open University.
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About this course
Enable students to engage in an informed, systematic and critical manner with Catholic theology, philosophy, and the human sciences.
Equip students to exercise responsibility and independence in their studies and research and to be able to apply the fruits of these critically and creatively.
This programme is suitable for professional workers in pastoral ministries, those involved in the fields of religious education, catechesis and leadership in schools, and, indeed, anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of various aspects of Catholic Theology, Ethics and Spirituality
The programme is open to candidates with an honours degree (2:2, or above), or an equivalent professional qualification. The Institute welcomes students whether or not they are from the Catholic community.
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- Anthropology
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- Political
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- Monastic
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Structure
In the first 12 months, students study four modules consecutively, working from home following specially designed course books and associated reading. Each of the four modules require at least 15 hours per week of coursework and study time spread over approximately 10 weeks i.e. 150 hours in all. They also complete a research methods assignment.
In the second year of the programme, three further modules are studied and a dissertation proposal produced. Each of these four items requires at least 15 hours per week of coursework and study time spread over approximately 10 weeks i.e. 150 hours in all.
The final 6 months of the course focus on the writing of a dissertation.
It is possible, within the structure of the MA Programme, to terminate with the award of a Postgraduate Certificate (after Year 1) or Postgraduate Diploma (after Year 2).
- MA in Catholic Applied Theology Module Descriptors
- MA in Catholic Applied Theology Programme & Pathway Specification
- Open University Programme Regulations
The Master of Arts in Catholic Applied Theology
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